Masahiko Saga

Masahiko Saga's vibrant and graphic stylistic fusion of Japanese woodblock prints, or ukiyo-e, and Chinese decorative painting creates a decidedly contemporary vision of ancient art-making traditions.  Using the modern methods of computer imaging and archival digital printing, Saga's works possess an identity that is dually grounded in the past and in the present.  Each of Saga's vividly colored prints employs traditional Chinese and Japanese symbols, yet is rendered with such crisp clarity and focus that it instantly resonates with the contemporary viewer.  In fact, Saga's precise color selection, reflective of his computerized art making process, transforms each print from relic to modern marvel. The works, imbued with a pervasive sense of narrative and sweeping movement, often blur the line between fine art and illustration, again exploring a gentle balance between identities.

Born in Japan, Masahiko Saga uses his finely tuned skills in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator to bring his unique aesthetic to life. He currently lives and works in Kyoto.